Ash Wednesday - Imposition of Ashes
Wed, Feb 18
|Prescott United Methodist Church
PUMC will be staffed all day (9:00 am until 2:00 pm) to impose ashes. Available to all believers.
Time & Location
Feb 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Prescott United Methodist Church, 505 W Gurley St, Prescott, AZ 86301, USA
About the event
Imposition of Ashes on Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent in the Christian liturgical calendar, a period of reflection, prayer, and fasting leading up to Easter. The imposition of ashes is a significant ritual observed on this day, symbolizing repentance and mortality.
Significance of Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday serves as a reminder of human mortality and the need for reconciliation with God. It invites believers to reflect on their lives, acknowledge their sins, and commit to spiritual growth during Lent.
Ritual of Imposition of Ashes
The ritual involves the following key elements:
